Downtown Tampa’s density and offerings make it an ideal location for Lights on Tampa
- There are a wide range of restaurants and hotels to choose from. All with easy access to Channelside, a popular entertainment district; Ybor City, a national historic district; and Hyde Park, a shopping district.
- Cultural institutions located in Tampa’s downtown are significant. The Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center and the St. Pete Times Forum are ranked in the top ten nationally and internationally for ticket sales in facilities of their size. The historic Tampa Theatre was just in the last issue of Life Magazine one of the 21 top wonders.
